League City chef lets her Texas bravado shine

Sarah Penrod is testing her culinary chops as contestant on 'Food Network Star'

Sarah Penrod of League City pitched the concept of an easy culinary date night for "Food Network Star."

Sarah Penrod of League City pitched the concept of an easy culinary...

Google Sarah Penrod, and you'll get her website that proudly proclaims "Food Network Star." She's not a star yet - her turn as a contestant on Season 10 of "Food Network Star" doesn't start until the season premiere Sunday - but she's already projecting Lone Star State confidence and Texas girl bravado.

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